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7833 (v.5) Sexology 350


 

Area:

School of Physiotherapy

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Seminar:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Psychosexual development. Range of sexual behaviour. Sexual dysfunction, counselling and therapy models. Recommended for senior social work and psychology students.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have - Developed skills in communicating with individuals who have problems related to human sexuality. Developed the ability to discuss aspects of human sexuality in a comfortable and non-judgemental manner. Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs and problems of the people encountered in a professional capacity. Developed the research skills to obtain factual information in the field of human sexuality.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Katchadourian HA and Lunde DT., ( ), Fundamentals of Human Sexuality, New York, Holt Rinehart and Winston. Woods NF., ( ), Human Sexuality in Health and Illness, St Louis, CV Mosby and Co.

Unit Texts:

Coates R., (2001), Sexology Manual One, Curtin University of Technology. Francouer R.T., Becoming a Sexual Person, New York, MacMillan Publishing.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Project Presentation 70%. Weekly Reaction Papers 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 69900 Other Health (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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